Rapture, Blister, Burn: The Spotify Soundtrack
Relive Rapture, Blister, Burn, from Iggy Pop and PJ Harvey to Arcade Fire and Stevie Nicks, with our Spotify Soundtrack.
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Metro
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Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Independent
Rapture, Blister, Burn, theatre review: ‘Emilia Fox sparkles as sexy fortysomething’ By Emily Jupp, Independent
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from The Times
Rapture, Blister, Burn review By Kate Bassett, The Times
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage
Gina Gionfriddo’s satirical play starring Emilia Fox and Emma Fielding opened at Hampstead Theatre last night By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Evening Standard
Gina Gionfriddo’s sure-footed study of feminism has us gripped as sparks fly in the sisterhood By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Telegraph
Emilia Fox stars in the latest play by American dramatist Gina Gionfriddo – a witty, absorbing look at gender politics today, says Charles Spencer By Charles Spencer, Telegraph
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: ★★★★ from Time Out
Rapture, Blister, Burn Review By Andrzej Lukowski, Time Out
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: Press Night photos
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Read the full storyDi and Viv and Rose: The Spotify Soundtrack
‘There are moments here that made me cry with laughter, nor least when all three girls dance wildly in their sitting-room to Prince’s Let’s Go Crazy pumped up to max on their sound system.’ – Charles Spencer, The Telegraph
Read the full storyFull casting announced for Good People
Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that Imelda Staunton will be joined by Lorraine Ashbourne, Matthew Barker, Angel Coulby, Lloyd Owen and June Watson in the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s play Good People, directed by Jonathan Kent.
Read the full storyAn exclusive interview with Rapture, Blister, Burn Director Peter DuBois
Interview with Peter DuBois, director of Rapture, Blister, Burn: A unique perspective on working with acclaimed playwright, Gina Gionfriddo
Read the full storyThe Sunday Times: Emilia Fox interview
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Read the full storyDrawing the Line on demand: NOW CLOSED
Drawing the Line was live-streamed Saturday 11 January 19:30 GMT.
Read the full storyEdward Hall introduces Rapture, Blister, Burn
Having finally said goodbye to the extraordinary sell-out success that was Howard Brenton’s Drawing the Line, I am happy to start the New Year at Hampstead with another wonderful new play by a brilliant writer.
Read the full storyWill Mortimer interviews Gina Gionfriddo
Will Mortimer, Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager talks to Rapture, Blister, Burn’s author Gina Gionfriddo
Read the full storyDrawing the Line to be live-streamed worldwide and free
Drawing the Line was live-streamed Saturday 11 January 19:30 GMT.
Read the full storyLive webchat with Howard Brenton - get involved
Howard Brenton, writer of the critically acclaimed Drawing the Line will be taking part in a live webchat with The Guardian following the live-streaming of Drawing the Line at 1pm on Tuesday 14 January.
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: In rehearsals
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Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Sunday Times
Drawing the Line review by The Sunday Times Jane Edwardes
Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Daily Mail
Drawing battle lines at the end of the Raj By Quentin Letts, The Daily Mail
Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Independent
Drawing the Line, theatre review: ‘A fresh perspective on India’s partition’ By Paul Taylor, The Independent
Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from Metro
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Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from Evening Standard
Howard Brenton’s historical drama is a slick work which examines the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from Guardian
Howard Brenton’s ambitious account of the partition of India in 1947 crams an amazing amount into 25 scenes of cool clarity By Michael Billington, Guardian
Read the full storyDrawing the Line: Press Night photos
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Read the full storyDrawing the Line: ★★★★ from FT
Howard Brenton’s new play skilfully distils the turmoil of partition, focusing on the role of one man By Sarah Hemming, Financial Times
Read the full storyDrawing the Line: Production photos
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Read the full storyHarper's Bazaar: Emilia Fox interview
Focusing on the changing roles of women in society, Rapture, Blister, Burn sees three generations of women coming together to talk about their own life choices – from the academic rock star who chose work over love, to the dedicated mother who missed out on having a career.
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: Behind the scenes
Get an exclusive insight into the Rapture, Blister, Burn publicity shoot with our behind-the-scenes photo gallery of Emma Fielding and Emilia Fox.
Read the full storyRapture, Blister, Burn: Full casting announced
Polly Adams, Emma Fielding, Adam James and Shannon Tarbet join Emilia Fox in Rapture, Blister, Burn, Gina Gionfriddo’s witty dissection of gender politics.
Read the full storyEdward Hall introduces Drawing the Line
This production is the second of the historical dramas that we have commissioned from Howard Brenton: the first, 55 Days, was one of the theatrical events of 2012.
Read the full storyExclusive interview with Howard Davies
Howard Davies discusses Drawing the Line, his theatre career and his most meaningful award with Hampstead’s online features Editor, Susie Benson.
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